Chickie’s & Pete’s will have northern Ohio sports memorabilia, including a truck hood from the Sandusky-based ThorSport racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team.

The Chickie’s & Pete’s is the first in Ohio, but not the first in a Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. park. Dorney Park in Pennsylvania, also had a Chickie’s & Pete’s.

That park also was where new Cedar Point Vice President and General Manager Jason McClure worked before coming to Cedar Point.

“It’s just such a fun atmosphere,” Edwards said about Chickie’s & Pete’s. “It’s great food and it’s just a perfect tie-in with what we’re doing here. It’s great family food and we’re a great family amusement park.”

Also on the Midway, the former Donut Time shop previously carried some Starbucks products. This year it has been converted to a full-service Starbucks.

A new Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon have replaced a Subway sandwich shop in Challenge Park area. The spot is an amusement park entrance for many resort guests, so the restaurants offer breakfast fare for those starting the day at Cedar Point, Edwards said.

On the Gemini Midway, a Coca-Cola Freestyle station and a Yogurt Plus will be added near the new Pipe Scream and Lake Erie Eagles family rides.

Chickie’s & Pete’s is new to the Midwest, but Starbucks, Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon will be recognizable to many Cedar Point attendees. The park wants to offer a mix of its own branded restaurants and regional or national brands, Edwards said.

“Some people like familiar foods. Some people like new options, try different things while they’re on vacation, so we have those options too,” he said.

While away from home, some people also like to take a vacation from their regular diets and don’t mind snacking on amusement park foods, Edwards said.

However, guests have asked for more healthy options, such as fresh fruit, milk, salads and wraps that will be available at Cedar Point restaurants, he said. One item on the menu is gluten-free pizza, which tastes great, Edwards added.

The park also is changing its foodscape to accommodate dietary needs and allergies that have become more common, especially in children, Edwards said.

The amusement park has devoted part of its web page to special dietary needs for guests. Foods and locations are listed for anyone looking to eat — or avoid — items such as peanuts, dairy, fish or shellfish.